After serving at Hearthstone, a Ministry of Wesleylife for over 45 years, Chris Thomas is set to retire from her position as the Household/Lifestyle Coordinator. During her time at Hearthstone, Thomas was named Excellence in Support and Service Professional of the Year by LeadingAge Iowa, the statewide membership organization of non-profit providers of aging services. To celebrate her years of service, Hearthstone will be holding a retirement open house for Chris on Wednesday. The open house will take place from 2-4 pm in the Vermeer Gathering Place at The Cottages in Pella. Community members are invited to enjoy light appetizers and join Hearthstone in honoring Thomas’ years of service to the organization.